Technically, it’s never a bad thing to have a prenuptial agreement if you’re getting married. If you do end up getting divorced, it can help protect your assets and streamline the process. If you never get divorced, you simply don’t use the prenup.
So why don’t all couples sign a prenup when they get married? Often, it’s because of a misconception. People believe that a divorce is more likely if their spouse asks for a prenup. Some people may even want to get a prenup, but they’ll be afraid to ask their partner because they don’t want to give the impression that they are already thinking about ending the marriage. Is it true that a prenup increases the risk of divorce?
It may make the marriage stronger
In reality, drafting a prenup could make the marriage stronger and may make it less likely that you get divorced.
Why is this? Remember that financial issues are often what cause couples to split up. Sometimes, they don’t view money the same way. They may have different goals. They may be dishonest with each other about spending habits or how much they earn.
But when you sit down and create a prenup, you have to address all of these financial issues. You also have to have in-depth conversations about your future. This helps to clear up some potential financial problems and it facilitates good communication between you and your partner. In this sense, your marriage may actually be stronger after drafting the prenup.
Divorce can be complicated, with or without a prenup, so you know exactly what legal options you have.